Part One:

Initial speaking task Is it better to have the things below done for you or to do them yourself? Choose one
of the things listed below, give your opinion on who should do it, and discuss it with your partner. Then
do the same for some others from the list below.

- Cutting pet’s hair

- Changing a tyre on your bicycle
- Changing the oil in your car
- Cleaning your house or flat
- Dealing with pests like insects and mice in your house or flat
- Doing a manicure
- Driving a speedboat across a lake or around a bay
- Dying your hair
- Entertaining kids at a big party
- Ironing
- Painting or wallpapering the inside of your house
- Preparing food for a big party
- Trimming your trees and bushes
- Typing up a long-handwritten document
- Washing suits
- Washing your car
- Waxing your legs
- Writing a CV (= resume)

Part Two: Discussion questions

Do you have any experience of having the things above or similar stuff done for you?
How did you feel about it?
What kinds of events might you use outside catering for?
What kind of gardening and decorating work would you not do for yourself?
How would you feel about having a maid, butler, or other servants in your house?